RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General)
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The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) covers the technical and practical skills needed to work effectively in civil construction. You’ll learn a broad range of skills relevant to general civil construction occupations and large scale infrastructure projects.
In this civil construction course, you will develop capabilities in infrastructure and building site preparation, environmental and safety requirements, spreading and compacting materials and carrying out concrete work.
The RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General) can be completed as a traineeship and is a nationally accredited qualification
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- Pave your way with a nationally recognised qualification for greater career opportunities
- Achieve your goals with practical experience while you earn
- Support from highly qualified trainers
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RII30920 Certificate III in Civil Construction (General)
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Course Structure What this course offers
This civil construction course is the accepted entry-level qualification required to work on Tier 1 and Tier 2 civil construction sites. It is aimed at anyone wanting to work in roles that support infrastructure projects or construction.
To achieve this qualification, you must demonstrate competency in all 8 core and 17 elective units. Refer below for the core units of competency and a sample of suggested electives:
Core Units (8)
- RIIBEF201E – Plan and organise work
- RIICCM201E – Carry out measurements and calculations
- RIICCM203E – Read and interpret plans and job specifications
- RIICOM201E – Communicate in the workplace
- RIIRIS301E – Apply risk management processes
- RIISAM203E – Use hand and power tools
- RIISAM204E – Operate small plant and equipment
- RIIWHS201E – Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
Suggested Elective Units (17)
- RIICRC208E – Lay pipes
- RIICRC301E – Maintain drainage systems
- RIICCM202E – Identify, locate and protect underground services
- RIIHAN308F – Load and unload plant
- RIIMPO320F – Conduct civil construction excavator operations
- RIIWMG203E – Drain and dewater civil construction sites
- RIICCM205F – Carry out manual excavation
- RIICCM206E – Support plant operations
- RIICCM207E – Spread and compact materials manually
- RIICCM208E – Carry out basic levelling
- RIICCM210E – Install trench support
- RIICRC306E – Conduct earthworks
- RIIIMG301E – Maintain site records
- RIIRIS201E – Conduct local risk control
- RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
- RIIRIS202E – Respond to site-based spills
- RIICCM209E – Carry out concrete work
When you’ve just won a tender, we get that it’s all hands on deck. That means getting in onsite, training your crew up and ensuring you are compliant with your tender obligations, without delaying the progress of your project. We know how important this is and that’s why we’re here to support what you need now and in the future.
- Customised training plans that suit your timeline requirements
- Our Trainers share your background, having worked in civil construction for years, they are current with industry.
- We are known for being responsive.
- Meet your contract training requirements.
- We work in partnership with the Australian Apprenticeships Network.
- Eligible employers can access subsidies for Apprenticeships. Ask our team if you’re eligible!
- Onsite training, we come to you.
- Leading Hand (Civil Construction)
- Civil Construction Plant Operator
- Construction worker
The course duration will vary depending on your experience, skills and chosen study mode. As a guide:
- Apprenticeship: Between 12 – 36 months years depending on the type of apprenticeship and the apprentice’s ability
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): 3-6 months- this term may be extended by Funding Criteria, amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required – eligibility criteria apply
- CSQ: Program completion date is 20 September 2022 (for the Skills and Gap Training program 2021/22 Contract).
- Fee for Service: 3-12 months subject to the amount of RPL awarded and subsequent Gap Training required
Your skills will be assessed through a mix of practical and theory tasks. Which is essentially showing us what you’ve learnt and how you do it.
Theory will be assessed via Workbook. Practical Assessment will be conducted at your place of work or worksite with fit for purpose facilities and equipment which are to be made available to your FTA trainer & Assessor for training and assessment purposes.
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